Hey, foodies! Did you know beef noodles was founded by Hui people (a Chinese Muslim ethnic group) during the Tang Dynasty of China and has since travelled miles to be transformed to what we, Penangites now call beef noodles? The more you know! A good bowl of beef noodles combines tender slices of beef with slurpy noodles and delightful herbal soup. In this listicle, we have narrowed down all the best spots in Penang to get yourself this satisfying bowl of goodness.
10 Mouth-Watering Beef Noodles You Need To Try In Penang
1. Loo Beef Noodle 打石街牛肉粿条
This generously filled bowl of beef noodles will surely satisfy you in more than just one way because of its juicy beef balls and also tenderly braised beef slices. The beef slices are prepared so wonderfully that not a hint of pungent smell could be detected. So no worries and just chow it down, my friends!
? 262-264, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
? 7am – 6pm (Closed on Wednesday)
2. Meng Chai Kopitiam
This is where you can get an honest bowl of beef noodles without any gimmick, just overflowing with lots of delicious beef slices and also coriander for the extra flavour. Definitely not stingy when it comes to the important ingredients. Though the soup might look plain, it tastes utterly amazing!
? 15, Lorong Bagan Luar 3, Bagan Luar, 12000 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang.
? 8am – 3pm (Closed on Tuesday)
3. Eté Café
Just so you know, this cafe is under the stewardship of a Taiwanese couple and that’s why amidst the French pastries and desserts, you will find beef noodles. The silky noodles are drenched in aromatic dark broth, and a good amount of meat is thrown into the concoction to make it taste even more scrumptious!
? 25, Lorong Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
? 12pm – 6pm (Closed on Wednesday)
4. Kang Beef House
It’s pretty uncommon to come by a restaurant that sells everything-beef but here they are. That’s how you can tell they take their beef noodles very seriously right from the preparation. Thanks to the hours of simmering, the soup tastes superb and very flavourful to boot!
? 474, Jalan Jelutong, 11600 Jelutong Penang.
? 12pm – 2.30pm, 4.30pm – 10pm (Closed on Tuesday)
5. Taiwan KoChaBi
What you have to try at this family-friendly restaurant is undoubtedly their beef noodles. Outstanding even when placed amongst all the other delicious Taiwanese dishes they’re offering in the house, the soup is cooked to the perfect taste – brimming with rich delightful beef flavour. Trust them to offer you a good dining experience!
? 229, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
? 12pm – 10pm (Closed on Wednesday)
? Gurney Paragon,14, Lorong Kelawai, George Town, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang
? 10am – 10pm (Daily)
6. Sri Weld Food Court
We’re starting to think that all beef noodles are generously portioned, and also comes with lots of ingredients. To add, the broth is thoroughly cooked and the flavour is strong enough to send you to cloud nine. This is the place to be if you’re looking for a soulful and heart-warming bowl of beef noodles!
? 21, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
? 9am – 3pm (Closed on Sunday)
7. 2828 Cafe
Looking for thick and chewy noodles? Think that moist and tender beef slices are too hard to find? We know exactly the place that’ll satisfy all your desires and beyond. You’re in good hands when you’re with us, 2828 Cafe serves one of the best and most authentic beef noodles in Penang. Remember to check them out!
? 56K, Perak Plaza, Jalan Perak, 10460 Penang, Malaysia.
? 10.30am – 3.00pm (Closed Monday)
8. Restoran Sri Manggis
One of the most palatable bowls of beef noodles you can find in Penang, it tastes slightly different than most of the beef noodles you’d find outside but the rich flavour is definitely a pass from us! We greatly recommend you trying this Malay version of beef noodles, each bowl packed with lots beef chunks.
? 14, Jalan Butterworth, Kampung Permatang Manggis, 13100 Penaga, Pulau Pinang.
? 11am – 10pm (Daily)
9. New Lane Street Foodstalls
The amount of coriander never fails to bring the taste to the next level and especially topped with appetizing broth that’s cooked to perfection, you’d be grateful that we introduce you to this spot. It just might become your next favourite spot for a quick fix, ya know. Give it a try today!
? Lorong Baru, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
? 4pm – 11pm (Closed on Wednesday)
10. 600cc Taiwanese Restaurant
Finishing the list with yet another Taiwanese styled beef noodles, we have 600cc in the house. Dark sauce as the broth and heavily braised beef meat to top it off, this bowl lacks nothing. Without a doubt, you’d keep coming back for more!
? Pusat Perniagaan Raja Uda, 64A, Jalan Raja Uda, Kampung Baharu, 12300 Butterworth, Penang.
? 11am – 10pm (Daily)
? Tesco, 1, Lebuh Tengku Kudin 1, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang.
? 11am – 10pm (Daily)
10 Mouth-Watering Beef Noodles You Need To Try In Penang
So, what do you think about this list? Did you enjoy it as much as we do? Tell us about what you want us to feature next and we hope that you have a great week ahead. If you happen to try any of the spots we mentioned, do share with us your review. See you then!
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